Two ships carrying between 10,00,000 barrels of crude oil successfully docked at Karachi from Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE), under the protective escort of the Pakistan Navy.Officials from the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) confirmed that the safe transfer of the vessels was completed within the Navy’s security perimeter.

The escort was deemed necessary following recent attacks on ships in Fujairah, ensuring the safe arrival of the cargo in Pakistani waters. Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar expressed gratitude to the Pakistan Navy for the secure passage of the vessels. He also noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sought Iran’s assistance to facilitate the extraction of two ships that remain stranded in the Persian Gulf.

Earlier, the gas oil carrier MT Torum Damini docked at the Fotco Terminal at Port Qasim, while MT Nave Atropos, carrying 50,000 metric tons of petrol, arrived on March 9.Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) ship Palki is still berthed at the Saudi Arabian Port Ras Tanura. 

The ship was stopped due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A Port Qasim spokesperson confirmed that a vessel from Fujairah has already reached the port, and additional tankers are expected to ensure the continuous supply of petrol across the country.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)